60,000lb X-RAY Truck Almost Flips Over!

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  • 60,000lb X-RAY Truck Almost Flips Over! What an absolute close call this recovery was. Had this unit really gone over, it would have been one of our hardest just due to the weight and structure of this intricate truck. The outer body is mainly fiberglass, with no lifting points unlike a container. The driver caught a break here and the semi prevent it from fully going over.
    This job was done by Dave in the 40ton rotator and Alex in Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator. Of course, they were joined by Mr. YEAH I KNOW himself aka Spider aka Hector. The job came with a ton of risk, but Alex and Dave kept it very cool and worked this job to perfection.
    Dave's rotator kept the truck stabilized while also winching the trailer over, and Alex used the might of Big Flipper to lift the entire rear in the air and swing it all the way over to the guardrail. This method solves two problems: 1) keeping the truck from going over during the winch and 2) getting the truck to a more stable position so he can continue forward while making the turn.
    I know the calm and cool behavior make this look easy, but trust me when I say this was a very difficult job done incredibly fast. What did you guys think And if you REALLY want to support your favorite tow channel, become a member here: / @pepestowingservice
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  • @PepesTowingService
    @PepesTowingService  Před 27 dny +45

    I'll make a formal video soon but my NEW HULK SHIRTS including hoodies are finalllllly here! The back of them has a QR code that if you scan with your phone, it takes you straight to my YT Channel. How cool is that?? Get yours here: pepestowla.com/shop/

  • @calvinh.8882
    @calvinh.8882 Před 27 dny +62

    Those X-Ray trucks are very expensive, multi-million dollar units. Good job guys.

    • @45KevinR
      @45KevinR Před 26 dny +23

      One of the rare times the rescued vehicle is more expensive than Big Flipper...

  • @xrpspeedboat226
    @xrpspeedboat226 Před 27 dny +42

    "Wassup Spider!" 😂😂😂 I swear that he's got a smoke goin' in every video😂

  • @trepanier01
    @trepanier01 Před 26 dny +77

    I don't know what's more impressive the fact that the truck didn't fall off in the first place or the fact that it's at such an angle that almost any vehicle would fall off at

    • @samlucchese8928
      @samlucchese8928 Před 25 dny +2

      From looks of tire tracks, driver failed to make a very wide approach to stay on pavement, rear trailer tires are way ,way into dirt off curve, soil appears wet and mushy, why whole train didn’t tip is a mystery & a miracle. Driver didn’t allow for extra length to keep rig on pavement . Hopefully, this recovery is successful.

    • @muckle8
      @muckle8 Před 16 dny +2

      @trepanier01 the vehicle being transported was chained down to the trailer otherwise it would have rolled over definately.

    • @cdocker3070
      @cdocker3070 Před 5 dny +1

      Don't know the tail weight of the X-ray truck, but I would have loaded it facing backwards to save extending the deck of the trailer gotta do what ya gotta do, and shout out to the chain manufacturer

    • @deanthonymims3095
      @deanthonymims3095 Před 4 dny

      Excellent chains and tie downs, load stayed with the trailer

  • @wideslammer
    @wideslammer Před 27 dny +33

    Alex and Dave: Masters of their Craft.

  • @herbpetee75
    @herbpetee75 Před 27 dny +38

    Like my old boss used to say,
    Everybody F's up, some get out on there own, others need a hand !!

    • @PepesTowingService
      @PepesTowingService  Před 27 dny +16

      Or in this case, a couple rotators

    • @id1568
      @id1568 Před 26 dny +3

      but sometimes its just too much like this

  • @tomlewelling4088
    @tomlewelling4088 Před 27 dny +34

    You guys never cease to amaze me. Good job Alex and Dave.

  • @d4nnie13oy
    @d4nnie13oy Před 27 dny +18

    This is one of my favorite recoveries given the equipment/vehicles used for the recovery, the special rigging required, the size of the equipment recovered and of course, a cameo by Spider. Great job

    • @PepesTowingService
      @PepesTowingService  Před 27 dny +4

      Thank you! To the lay person it seems like a regular recovery but people can't really grasp how much of a nightmare this job really was, made to look easy because everyone is so calm and professional

  • @scanmead
    @scanmead Před 27 dny +15

    Big Flipper is so impressive!
    I'm glad it was you figuring out that rigging and not me. 👍

  • @colinl9018
    @colinl9018 Před 26 dny +9

    Just 3 words for Dave and Alex....PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL. Excellent job .

  • @timothyvotaw7517
    @timothyvotaw7517 Před 26 dny +7

    Every time Alex or Josh draws a complex recovery, like this one, it's like a rigging clinic. You watch, you see things that are cool, entertaining, but you also learn. I do, anyhow. I really admire & respect their knowledge and a helluva work ethic. Very courteous and patient, too. Two thumbs up! 👍👍

  • @seniormgtow7478
    @seniormgtow7478 Před 27 dny +30

    That looks like a military X-Ray for loaded trucks and Containers. Drive in and get checked out. Went through them when delivering to Military Bases.
    Rear box swings Left or right, truck moves back and forth to scan trailers or containers. Driver had to leave area to avoid over exposure to X-Rays.
    The boom swings off the side of the main truck making a bridge so the trucks and trailers can drive thru and be scanned for explosive materials.

    • @matthodel946
      @matthodel946 Před 27 dny +3

      Thanks for that explanation, I was like, mobile ray machines are used on people, what's this boom all about?

    • @SC_XOLOs
      @SC_XOLOs Před 27 dny +3

      The ports use them too.. Since it’s the 405 freeway, I’m sure that’s where it’s going or coming from.

  • @stevebowser7248
    @stevebowser7248 Před 26 dny +13

    "Skill" is one way to make tough things look easy. You guys are masters.

  • @doak4886
    @doak4886 Před 26 dny +5

    Two of the best in the business. Alex makes a good captain.

  • @dennisconnolly1
    @dennisconnolly1 Před 27 dny +25

    I love the relationship these guy's have with 'Law Enforcement' total mutual respect! Good job guy's ..Also why wouldn't a qualified driver like that not stay out wide enough to cut the curve, beats me man!

    • @PepesTowingService
      @PepesTowingService  Před 27 dny +21

      Give respect to earn respect. My dad established that many ages ago. Most of the time when we show up they never even get out of their cars because they know Pepe's has it under control and will open up lanes soon.

    • @mtsky-tc6uw
      @mtsky-tc6uw Před 26 dny +1

      yeah-usually those heavy haul guys are the best--they are always extra careful to get the big money!!

    • @Los629
      @Los629 Před 26 dny +5

      From the look of it no proper route planning he’s longer than the exit ramp even though he swung out wide

    • @hondaman08
      @hondaman08 Před 26 dny +6

      @@Los629 route is usually specified by the required oversize permit so not much the driver can do about it, listen to him at 42:16

    • @Los629
      @Los629 Před 26 dny +4

      @@hondaman08 i made the comment before listening to the whole video. My bad. I would think the route planner would have knowledge of that not send the driver that way.

  • @ashtonnelson2624
    @ashtonnelson2624 Před 26 dny +8

    This is a Mobile Vehicle Examination and X-Ray machine owned by the DHS- Customs and Border Protection Agency. They are used at the ports of LA/LB to examine containers at roadside inspection points. As Alex mentioned, it has a large telescoping boom which swings at an upside-down L shape from the passenger side at a 90° angle that allows semi-trucks to pass under and thru it. The section that says “HCV Mobile” is the onboard office with all the computers and monitoring equipment.

    • @colinl9018
      @colinl9018 Před 26 dny

      Thanks, i thought it was a human x ray truck but the boom had me stumped..

  • @al129
    @al129 Před 27 dny +15

    Had to google the truck being transported.. From the title X-Ray, I was thinking mobile medical not cargo. Then the mention of the Boom, I'm like huh? Actually a very interesting piece of kit.

    • @tiredoldmechanic1791
      @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před 26 dny +1

      It's for X-raying very large people.🤣

    • @colinl9018
      @colinl9018 Před 26 dny +1

      @@tiredoldmechanic1791 With very large appendages.🤣

  • @allentisthammer4763
    @allentisthammer4763 Před 21 dnem +1

    What a pleasure to watch you guys at work. What a team of Pro's. Thank you.

  • @herbpetee75
    @herbpetee75 Před 27 dny +10

    Guess he won't use that off ramp again 🙄
    Glad somebody's there to help ❤

    • @PepesTowingService
      @PepesTowingService  Před 27 dny +15

      That off ramp is a huge area for these type of jobs. We made the cover of American Towman on a job a few years back in this same spot for a different job.

    • @slugger449
      @slugger449 Před 27 dny +4

      @@PepesTowingService Just found it, April 2019 edition, Big Flipper and Dave right there on the cover!

  • @sjones8738
    @sjones8738 Před 26 dny

    Great job again. You guys continue to do amazing work in a professional manner.

  • @johsor1984
    @johsor1984 Před 27 dny +6

    At least we can say the guy can do a pretty sweet tie down job.

  • @autumn7ful
    @autumn7ful Před 27 dny +6

    Great job as always.❤❤

  • @normawade9426
    @normawade9426 Před 26 dny +2

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing, as usual, love those drone shots. Great job Alex (Mr. Cool), Dave and Hector. Thanks, Josh!✌

  • @shirleyallen6072
    @shirleyallen6072 Před 23 dny

    Amazing incredible, patient, longsuffering --- successful recovery! Great Job!

  • @mixerman1
    @mixerman1 Před 24 dny +1

    That shit was amazing, well played, millions of dollars of equipment on that ramp and all safe. Alex and Dave did great!!

  • @malalexander3515
    @malalexander3515 Před 26 dny +2

    Very well assessed and executed. Great there Alex and Dave.

  • @willishinton3211
    @willishinton3211 Před 19 dny

    Thanks for sharing you are so experienced in this field 👍🏽

  • @johnfnielsen5068
    @johnfnielsen5068 Před 27 dny +1

    That is a gorgeous commercial carrier x ray unit and these days there aren't enough of them operating. Another Excellent Job Well Done Alex and Dave + Spider

  • @johnsmart3587
    @johnsmart3587 Před 26 dny

    Alex, you rig for everybody. Good Dude. Thanks.

  • @SumterWrecker
    @SumterWrecker Před 26 dny

    Mr Josh Another awesome recovery by your crew. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

  • @wesleypulkka7447
    @wesleypulkka7447 Před 27 dny +2

    Alex + Dave, a very impressive save! It sure looked like a goner when you guys started! Congrats!

  • @shawnswanson9625
    @shawnswanson9625 Před 26 dny

    Alex once again an awesome job you and Dave worked well together

  • @bencross5332
    @bencross5332 Před 21 dnem +6

    The hell was the driver thinking

  • @occthequartetofcatastrophe9973

    Alex and Super Dave to the rescue, another flawless rescue

  • @philipcounsell4709
    @philipcounsell4709 Před 26 dny

    Another brilliant video, the rescue was Another example of the importance of rigging .
    You guys are always impressive and so professional, great job all . 👍👍

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556 Před 26 dny

    Great job, spot on recovery! Be safe!!

  • @user-zr1ij2tm6u
    @user-zr1ij2tm6u Před 26 dny

    That was an awesome recovery there...very well executed....Alex your the man lol....stay safe and see you on the next one

  • @paulmadeley9922
    @paulmadeley9922 Před 25 dny

    Awesome job guys, amazed how it was still upright when you got there.

  • @mopjunkie
    @mopjunkie Před 26 dny

    Good job guys!! Everybody went home at the end of the day! You saved a critical peace of medical equipment and may have saved someone a good job!!

  • @lynnmeese55
    @lynnmeese55 Před 27 dny +8

    Hope you don't have a run on jobs like this. Like the telehandlers. The ice plants are like hitting snot.😅 . Well done Alex. The drone shots were fabulous 👌

  • @glennjukes5581
    @glennjukes5581 Před 26 dny +2

    Ah right! Pepe's on the job--another neat video....
    And we got the Spider and Smooth Dave.....
    Going to be allright now...situation under control-

  • @emielverschuur8395
    @emielverschuur8395 Před 26 dny +3

    good work guys, a perfect job, maybe steered axles on the trailer are the solution for this type of transport as we have had in Europe for a number of years

  • @sandeycheeks
    @sandeycheeks Před 24 dny

    Good job fellas, keep up the great work.

  • @JasonEsquivel
    @JasonEsquivel Před 26 dny +5

    Damn, I'd be shitting bricks standing up there leaning that way. 😬

  • @briananderson8733
    @briananderson8733 Před 27 dny +1

    That was a fun lift. Looked for sure like it wanted to roll over into the ditch. Nice save. Good teamwork by Pepe's Towing.

  • @AkiraKigRace
    @AkiraKigRace Před 18 dny +2

    Driver cut that just like if he was driving a Prius

  • @robertmcleod2337
    @robertmcleod2337 Před 26 dny +1

    Got a vid showing the truck for sale but need to see the rest of them too!! That black with red is a pretty unit! Great job with the fragile expensive load, well done video

  • @billynomates920
    @billynomates920 Před 27 dny +3

    it's about to go. *walks around side about to go* i'm glad you know what you are doing pepe - you would have had to have dragged me round there! 😬😃😄

  • @richards1955
    @richards1955 Před 26 dny +3

    I used to watch an other towing company but he hired a bunch of kids tells them all what to do. You guys rock the towing world. Good job

  • @deanthonymims3095
    @deanthonymims3095 Před 4 dny

    Great recovery and great job

  • @matthodel946
    @matthodel946 Před 27 dny

    Your trucks and skills are amazing.

    • @matthodel946
      @matthodel946 Před 27 dny

      Cool drone footage too, it gives it so much more

  • @garyflint1793
    @garyflint1793 Před 27 dny +1

    Good Job Josh !

  • @Beastiedoggie
    @Beastiedoggie Před 25 dny

    Great shots with the drone.....dude yall killin it!!

  • @kelleyunofficial3269
    @kelleyunofficial3269 Před 26 dny +2

    Well, it looks like the new guy has to climb on the truck, just kidding. Amazing job, shows the benefit of over rigging. This could have gone so wrong. Great job Alex and Dave. I missed Josh's comments lately.

  • @deanspagnolo4976
    @deanspagnolo4976 Před 26 dny

    Very nice well done guys keep up the great work
    Love your video

  • @leighsayers2628
    @leighsayers2628 Před 26 dny

    Fabulous ..such smooth operators ...beautiful trucks ..

  • @cashtimevideo1501
    @cashtimevideo1501 Před 24 dny

    Magnificent! Alex, you are incredibly brave to even go near that truck, let alone climb all over it! I certainly couldn't 😳👍

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP Před 26 dny +2

    HELP, I have an addiction to this channel!

  • @thephdiogene4718
    @thephdiogene4718 Před 22 dny

    Excellent job !!!

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 Před 26 dny +1

    The very BEST, WOW!!

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 Před 22 dny

    Another awesome job. This one was trickier than it looked. Pulled it off with no sweat the Pepe's way.

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Před 26 dny

    Looking good nice work u all 👍👍👍👍👍😊

  • @johnv.cramer3008
    @johnv.cramer3008 Před 23 dny

    Pepe you did great on the riging and lift to keep from loosing the truck.!!!!!!!!

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 Před 23 dny +1

    Man that curb saved that from rolling. That sucker was leaning! 👏👏👏💪💪💪

  • @silvioroberti-wt3pl
    @silvioroberti-wt3pl Před 24 dny

    Great job guys love the top view

  • @All-in-Crypto
    @All-in-Crypto Před 27 dny +1

    Great Job !

  • @bradjohnston2102
    @bradjohnston2102 Před 27 dny +1

    You guys have a cool job

  • @mikemmikem2758
    @mikemmikem2758 Před 27 dny +4

    Scary lift. Very impressive. Steak and lobster on Josh.

  • @richardlaw5737
    @richardlaw5737 Před 26 dny

    My hoodie just arrived yesterday ☺️. That driver legit took that curve like he was running solo.

  • @MaryWehmeier
    @MaryWehmeier Před 12 dny

    Yeah, let’s go out and crawl around a leaning X-ray truck on a freeway off-ramp today. Yeah… said no man ever! Nice job guy. I see your trucks daily. Mad respect.

  • @twaite1266
    @twaite1266 Před 26 dny +1

    Dave's truck is one bad ass looking horse.

  • @rayleyva1830
    @rayleyva1830 Před 27 dny +1

    That was an easy job ... Job well done guys ❤say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤️

  • @KB-gs8zi
    @KB-gs8zi Před 26 dny

    Hey Alex & Dave !!! Great recovery as always with NO damage to any equipment !!! 🙃😉😊👍👍👍👍👍 Can't say if the Driver did stop & GOAL to see if the trailer was OK to make the turn B/4 it went offroad !! 🤔🙄😌

  • @saluki417
    @saluki417 Před 26 dny

    I feel like we need YAH I KNOE merch at this point. I'd rock a hardhat sticker with that 🤣

  • @mkasper41
    @mkasper41 Před 26 dny

    I so love Pepe's, so happy i discovered it! I re-watch constantly!

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman6694 Před 26 dny

    Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

  • @Thiagovieira011
    @Thiagovieira011 Před 16 dny

    Good job bro

  • @sandy1653
    @sandy1653 Před 26 dny +1

    There's a cool couple mill just a leanin over like it's waiting for an excuse.
    Also pretty amazing articulation on Big Flipper's outriggers there. I figured they had some flex to the them but not that much.

  • @jaybird4095
    @jaybird4095 Před 25 dny

    Alex aka Spiderman is at it again crawling all over the rigs. Tough looking job.

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 Před 26 dny

    Alex and Dave great job, that truck didn’t look very good on the trailer! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @lawrencecarberry1399
    @lawrencecarberry1399 Před 25 dny

    nice job guys

  • @hometownchico
    @hometownchico Před 26 dny +5

    This truck driver never heard of "WHEN IN DOUBT GET OUT!" or he just never uses his right mirror!
    Who takes his 52" trailer/lowboy in a right turn and doesn't look to see where his axles are?
    This guy!
    Good job Boss, you save this guy's bacon for sure!

    • @colinl9018
      @colinl9018 Před 26 dny +3

      4am or thereabouts, a little bit of fatigue maybe, **it happens. The ramp wasn't the best either, huge camber into the weeds, just a bad road design.

    • @cool2180
      @cool2180 Před 25 dny

      😂😂😂😂

    • @sln9651
      @sln9651 Před 13 dny

      ​@@colinl9018 100% drivers fault. Trailer was barely stretched. Stretching 13 to 15' is what an experience guy may consider barely. The camber into the weeds was beyond the curb, kinda not supposed to be there! Ramp was a slightly tight curve in the middle (driver didn't even make it that far)but massively wide and stretched to only 45' or so in the well he wouldn't even have come close to the curb if riding the guardrail with the front bumper the whole way. But go ahead and deny all the evidence.

  • @user-fz4fm4rv6t
    @user-fz4fm4rv6t Před 27 dny +3

    Buenas tardes, buen video, un trabajo excelente, Alex, buen trabajo en equipo, hoy estabas bien acompañado, bonitas imágenes aéreas las del dron, saludos.❤👏👍💪🖐️🇪🇦. Jesús.

  • @cmpondeck33
    @cmpondeck33 Před 2 hodinami

    I did this the other day with my tandem slid to the back, turning into a small truck stop with my trainer in the passenger seat lol. Thank god it didn’t tip. That’s a real life lesson tho, I’ll be paying attention next time.

  • @kenprevatt1267
    @kenprevatt1267 Před 16 dny

    I really like the videos I have even been able to keep up with where you keep your rigging on Flipper you said something about protectors and I said yup they are on the passenger side . lol be safe

  • @April8989
    @April8989 Před 26 dny

    Nice save!

  • @jake-pj3ll
    @jake-pj3ll Před 13 dny

    they sure know how to do it good job

  • @user-el4mn4dm2d
    @user-el4mn4dm2d Před 26 dny

    This is also a very interesting job

  • @madcat1s
    @madcat1s Před 26 dny

    Hello brother across the pond these HCV,s are used to scan interiors of what we call in the uk 18 wheelers or artics ,they can scan the insides to show whats in the container.P.S. hells bells that was close glad the professionals where called .peace to the crew and you

  • @deanthonymims3095
    @deanthonymims3095 Před 4 dny

    Excellent chains and tie downs, load stayed with the trailer, after drop off I would be checking the 5th wheel bolts and nuts, platform complete assembly

  • @daveschowengerdt2248
    @daveschowengerdt2248 Před 25 dny

    nice work

  • @OhioPalmTrees
    @OhioPalmTrees Před 27 dny +3

    Yooo wtf did that driver smoke 😂
    “Idk boss someone took the truck” is what’d I’d say 😂

  • @brada5185
    @brada5185 Před 4 dny

    well done

  • @scottb02
    @scottb02 Před 26 dny

    I tell you I was nervous the whole time you were crawling around on the top of that! I was saying some prayers for you buddy!

  • @user-qg5yg5wz9j
    @user-qg5yg5wz9j Před 25 dny

    These pepe’s towing trucks are doing great job I will give them a 7 stars for their great service

  • @DietmarSchone
    @DietmarSchone Před 27 dny +2

    Geile Technik Grüße aus Deutschland 👍👍👍

  • @edwardja07
    @edwardja07 Před 23 dny

    every time I watch you I see spider and his honesty makes me laugh all the time. Like calling this driver a liar… I’m a driver and he lied to y’all about what happened. I’m just seeing this video and knew what happened. 😂😂😂

  • @rayleyva1830
    @rayleyva1830 Před 27 dny +1

    That was an easy job ..... Job well done guys say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤️

  • @joebeach7759
    @joebeach7759 Před 25 dny

    You're a brave man! I wouldn't have claimed on top of that. It looked like 1 pound of pressure or a strong wind would have blown it over.

  • @user-jq1ce4gx9g
    @user-jq1ce4gx9g Před 4 dny

    Job done well